I know it was only one season, but from the time I arrived in OKC, I was greeted with so much love from The Team, The Organization, and of course the INCREDIBLE fans of this amazing city. Throughout the entire season, game after game, you cheered me on and rooted for us as a team. That is something I will always cherish and never forget. That genuine support kept me going all season long.

IN LIFE, I’ve learned that things don’t always turn out how you want. I wanted nothing more than to make it work here & help bring this city a championship. I’m sorry it didn’t work out while I was here.

Thank you to Russ, PG, Sam Presti, Coach Billy Donovan, my trainers and the entire staff who work so hard and diligently at Chesapeake Energy Arena and the practice facility. I appreciate you all very much. Last but not least, Thank You to (Thunder part-owner and chairman) Mr. (Clay) Bennett for believing in me.

This chapter of my career may be coming to an end but my story is far from over.

After he infamously said at a press conference in May that he didn’t want to come off of the bench next season, he and his representation worked with the Thunder to come to a resolution.

He agreed to waive his no-trade clause to help the organization find the best way to part ways with him, and in return, the Thunder granted Anthony permission to begin speaking with other teams last month.

As a result, the Thunder picked up a starting-caliber point guard in Dennis Schroder in the trade that sent Anthony to the Hawks, and Anthony got his wish to become a free agent after a contract buyout with Atlanta.

Anthony will return to OKC with the Rockets on Nov. 8.

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Cody Taylor

Cody Taylor is the Editor and Lead Writer for OKC Thunder Wire based out of Orlando, Florida. He previously spent five years covering the NBA for Basketball Insiders and HoopsWorld. In addition, he has also covered college sports at UCF, including baseball, football and basketball.